Hyundai Accent recalls and problems
17 recalls and 1,627 owner complaints for 23 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
17
Complaints
1,627
Crashes reported
210
Fires reported
69
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Hyundai Accent by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Accent | 2 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Accent | 4 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Accent | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Accent | 1 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Accent | 1 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Accent | 0 | 68 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 Accent | 0 | 103 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 Accent | 2 | 70 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 Accent | 1 | 79 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 Accent | 1 | 143 | 17 | 9 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 Accent | 2 | 153 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 1 |
| 2011 Accent | 1 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Accent | 1 | 88 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 Accent | 2 | 101 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 Accent | 1 | 101 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 Accent | 3 | 88 | 11 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 Accent | 3 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Accent | 1 | 49 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 Accent | 0 | 33 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 Accent | 0 | 37 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 Accent | 1 | 134 | 26 | 2 | 29 | 5 |
| 2001 Accent | 2 | 112 | 25 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 Accent | 4 | 92 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Most reported Hyundai Accent problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 359 | |
| Engine | 236 | |
| Electrical System | 190 | |
| Power Train | 140 | |
| Unknown or Other | 125 | |
| Service Brakes | 122 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 110 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 86 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 83 | |
| Structure | 71 |
All Hyundai Accent recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-651 | Sep 22, 2023 | 2012–2015 | Park outsideService Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013… |
| 22V-354 | May 19, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. |
| 22V-311 | May 6, 2022 | 2021–2022 | Steering | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. |
| 22V-218 | Apr 1, 2022 | 2020 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. |
| 22V-069 | Feb 9, 2022 | 2020–2021 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. |
| 21V-937 | Dec 2, 2021 | 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Accent vehicles. |
| 21V-619 | Aug 6, 2021 | 2018–2020 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. |
| 20V-393 | Jul 2, 2020 | 2012 | Equipment | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. |
| 15V-566 | Sep 8, 2015 | 2009–2011 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011. |
| 15V-218 | Apr 13, 2015 | 2015 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Accent vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. |
| 13V-113 | Apr 1, 2013 | 2006–2009 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz… |
| 09V-280 | Jul 21, 2009 | 2005–2007 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. |
| 09V-122 | Apr 15, 2009 | 2006–2007 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. |
| 02V-167 | Jun 25, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Structure | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 01V-346 | Nov 6, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.5 liter or 1.6 liter engines that were originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, maine… |
| 00V-096 | Jul 7, 2000 | 2000 | Visibility | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-096 | Mar 28, 2000 | 2000 | Visibility | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Hyundai Accent?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2012 Hyundai Accent has the most reports (153). Check the 2012 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Accent have?
NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls covering Hyundai Accent model years 2000–2002, 2005–2015, 2018–2022.
What are the most common Hyundai Accent problems?
Owners report air bags, engine, electrical system problems most often.